Catalyzed oxime conversions

Abstract

A process for the catalyzed conversion fo oximes such as cyclohexanone oxime to amides such as caprolactam via a high conversion, high selectivity, long catalyst lifetime reaction over a HAMS-1B crystalline borosilicate-based catalyst composition.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A process comprising contacting under reaction conditions the oxime or dioxime of 4,4'-diacetylphenylether together with an inert diluent and a catalyst composition comprising a HAMS-1B crystalline borosilicate molecular sieve incorporated into an inorganic matrix to form N,N'-diacetyloxy(bis)aniline. 
     
     
       2. The process of claim 1 wherein said sieve comprises from about 20 to about 80 wt.% incorporated into an alumina, silica or silica-alumina matrix. 
     
     
       3. The process of claim 1 wherein said sieve comprises from about 20 to about 80 wt.% incorporated into an alumina matrix. 
     
     
       4. A process comprising contacting under reaction conditions the oxime or dioxime of 2,6-diacetylnaphthalene together with an inert diluent and a catalyst composition comprising a HAMS-1B crystalline borosilicate molecular sieve incorporated into an inorganic matrix to form N,N'-diacetyl-2,6-diaminonaphthalene. 
     
     
       5. The process of claim 4 wherein said sieve comprises from about 20 to about 80 wt.% incorporated into an alumina, silica or silica-alumina matrix. 
     
     
       6. The process of claim 4 wherein said HAMS-1B molecular sieve comprises from about 20 to about 80 wt.% incorporated into an alumina matrix.